Theatre & Events

Theatre and events guide for events in and around Suffolk. Links to our events diary with a free lisitng facility for event organisers.

Theatre & Events

If you're looking for entertainment Suffolk will provide the answer. Here are some highlights in the coming weeks.

THE LADYKILLERS

New Wolsey Theatre. September 7-30

When Mrs Wilberforce puts a sign in her newsagent’s window advertising ‘A Room to Let’, she’s delighted when the mysterious Professor Marcus proclaims it perfect for rehearsing his unorthodox string quintet. She soon discovers that she is not making tea for a motley band of musicians, but harbouring a hardened gang of criminals and conmen planning the great Kings Cross Train Robbery!

TRIPLE BILL

National Dance Company Wales, Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich. September 22 and 23

This September, DanceEast will welcome Wales’ flagship dance company to Ipswich for the first time. National Dance Company Wales is a repertory company based at its purpose-built home, the Dance House at Wales’ Millennium Centre in Cardiff. It presents work by some of the most celebrated international choreographers alongside new creations by emerging choreographic talent. With technically brilliant dancers and an impressive repertoire, audiences will be spoilt with the company’s dance offering this autumn. The Triple Bill offers a varied programme to suit all tastes across the contemporary dance spectrum.

PHILIP THICKNESS; FRIEND OR FOE?

Landguard Fort, Felixstowe. September 28-October 1

For centuries Languard Fort has guarded the mouth of the River Stour and the ancient port of Harwich. It’s soldiers repelled the last seaborne invasion of mainland Britain and over the years it has seen many conflicts, characters and military men come and go. One these was Philip Thicknesse, who was Governor of Landguard Fort from 1753-66 and whose story is being brought to life in a unique play being performed on location. Written by two local playwrights Peppy Barlow and Sally Wilden it tells the story of a soldier, husband, father and traveller. He was a champion to his friends, a viper to his enemies, much respected by the men who served under him and adored by his wives, especially his third wife, Ann, a talented musician and writer

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